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The New York Times has an astonishing story today about the amount of money college football players are paid these days in NIL (name image and likeness) fees. Here are averages for the Power 4 conferences: The SEC now pays its players three times more than any other conference. SEC quarterbacks are paid an average ...continue reading "The price of college football: $14 million per team in the SEC"

Homicide detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department are investigating an overnight fatal shooting in Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Police said there was a "scuffle."

ALTON — The concluding night of Movie Night at James Killion Park is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The event has been a weekly highlight throughout August, offering a community gathering point for residents. Shelia Goins, one of the organizers, expressed her satisfaction with the turnout and enjoyment at the Movie Night events. "It has been a great time every week in August," Goins said. However, Goins emphasized the importance of parental supervision at the upcoming event. "On this Saturday night, parents should accompany any children at the event," she stressed. Last week, several children were dropped off by parents and picked up after the event, which posed a challenge due to a shortage of volunteers. "There isn't enough volunteers to watch all the children and parents need to be involved," Goins added. Goins extended her gratitude to the volunteers and sponsors who have contributed to the success of the summer events. "I want to thank my volunteers

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The mother of a Troy, Missouri, man had called police to report her son's erratic behavior.

  The City of Florissant held a Plaque Dedication for Mel (Melvyn) Moellering on Wednesday, Aug/ 28. This was the 64th plaque along St. Francois Walk Thru History Plaque Dedication Program. This program was designed to recognize those individuals who have made valuable contributions to the wholesome fabric of our beautiful City of Florissant and […]

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Why have we mostly given up on ornamentation in architecture? Ross Douthat correctly says today (based on an essay by Samuel Hughes) that it's not because ornamentation got too expensive. Just the opposite: we can mass produce high-quality ornamentation today far more cheaply than any previous era—both in absolute and relative terms. So what is ...continue reading "Maybe we build more beautifully today than we think"

Three people were in the vehicle when Michael Tolden shot at it, charging documents say.

The abandoned hospital on south Jefferson Avenue owned by SA Hospital Group attracts looters and vandalism, the lawsuit states.